University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Sammey Bunch Named to the USA Softball Player of the Year Watch List
1/29/2020 3:26:00 PM | Softball
OKLAHOMA CITY – UNI's Sammey Bunch has been selected to the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Watch List as announced by the organization on Wednesday afternoon.
Bunch is a three time All-MVC selection and was named the MVC Player of the Year in 2019. Bunch recorded 51 runs, 50 RBIs, and 17 home runs on 62 hits a season ago. The senior shortstop also recorded a .972 fielding percentage with 92 put outs.
The USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award enters its 18th season and recognizes outstanding athletic achievement by Division I female collegiate softball players across the country. The preseason "Watch List" includes 28 seniors, 13 juniors and 9 sophomores, with freshman ineligible for consideration. Athletes named to the "Watch List" represent 33 NCAA Division I universities and 19 athletic conferences.
The Top 25 Finalists for the 2018 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award will be announced April 22. While an athlete does not have to be on the "Watch List" to be considered for the Top 25, the eventual USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year will come from the Top 25 Finalists. The Top 10 Finalists will be announced May 6 and the Top 3 announced May 20. The 2020 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year will be revealed May 26.
Bunch is a three time All-MVC selection and was named the MVC Player of the Year in 2019. Bunch recorded 51 runs, 50 RBIs, and 17 home runs on 62 hits a season ago. The senior shortstop also recorded a .972 fielding percentage with 92 put outs.
The USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award enters its 18th season and recognizes outstanding athletic achievement by Division I female collegiate softball players across the country. The preseason "Watch List" includes 28 seniors, 13 juniors and 9 sophomores, with freshman ineligible for consideration. Athletes named to the "Watch List" represent 33 NCAA Division I universities and 19 athletic conferences.
The Top 25 Finalists for the 2018 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award will be announced April 22. While an athlete does not have to be on the "Watch List" to be considered for the Top 25, the eventual USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year will come from the Top 25 Finalists. The Top 10 Finalists will be announced May 6 and the Top 3 announced May 20. The 2020 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year will be revealed May 26.
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